Thursday, August 21, 2014

Preparing for the Vintage Tea Party



                                                                          Hello everyone,

                                                            Since tomorrow is the day for our Vintage Tea Party,
                                                           my friend Snow and I spent some time getting the
                                                           porch ready. Snow loves vintage style and has a
                                                           great collection of all things vintage .....happy she is
                                                           sharing some of it for our fundraiser tea.
                                                         
                                                                         This afternoon I took some time out with
                                                                         my camera to get some new photos for you.



                                                 A fellow dish lover was downsizing and gave me this
                                                 beautiful Paragon teapot as well as some other beautiful
                                                 ones for my display cupboards....Thank you Penelope!




                                                            We are using vintage tablecloths and quilts.

                                                                 Pretty Shelley teacups




                                       We still have lots to do in the morning to be ready and ...um! there is
                                                  a little matter of making the desserts but I am sure by 2 pm it will
                                                  all come together nicely!


                                                       I am joining Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
                                                               I will share more photos of the tea later.

                                                                                                 Take care,

                                                                                                         Carolyn

21 comments:

Jonell w Harrison said...

As usual those incredible c/s tea ups, teapots all just about take my breath away....the temptation: Go Shopping~need MORE! LOL

All The Pretty Dishes said...


Wow! So many beautiful things I couldn't choose a favorite. Really lovely.

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Stunning tea dishes, my goodness! I love the motive you guys do the tea, if I didn't live so far away, I'd join with my many vintage tea sets!!!
Have fun and may it be a great success.
Hugs,
FABBY

shirley flavell said...

I wish I could be there Carolyn, it all looks so breathtakingly beautiful. A ll the tea cups are so gorgeous but perhaps like the Shelley cups especially. Shirley N.Z.

ARTESANATO EM GERAL said...

Olá Carolyn,

Lindas porcelanas vintage. Tenho certeza que seu chá será um sucesso. Adorei as colchas em patchwork.

Bom evento chá para todas.

Lauriane

Unknown said...

Your tea cups make it look like a spring garden so beautiful but so restful looking too such beautiful EYE Candy LOVED it.Susie

Rosor och Akvileja said...

So beautiful tea dishes! Lucky those who are invited.
I am shore it will be à wonderfull day. Best wish.
Åsa.

HWIT BLOGG said...

Look´s really lovely, this tea party! Many beautiful cups...
Have a great weekend!
Love Titti

Victorian1885 said...

Have a wonderful time with your guests at the Vintage Tea... Everything looks so lovely.

Wanda

Elzie said...

Seems like you're gonna get a Lovely tea time. Or I guess you've already had it.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Love Elzie

Ruthie Miller said...

Dear Carolyn,
All of those dishes are absolutely dreamy. How sweet they are all together. You live amongst and create such beauty.
Hope for a sunny day for you, Ruthie

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Swanky Salvage Decor said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Simple and elegant and not overdone. Good luck with your tea, it sounds like so much fun!

A Joyful Cottage said...

I can't think of anything more enjoyable than tea on your lovely porch, with a view of that garden. Stunning. Best wishes for a wonderful tea, Carolyn. Love the photos, as always. ~ Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

How gorgeous! Everything looks fabulous, Carolyn! Sorry I will miss it! Loving your hydrangeas. Have a lovely day and weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

dizzyizzy said...

Everything looks lovely. Can hardly wait to see photos of the tea.

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Drool worthy, every single one - oh that china is simply stunning!

I am overwhelmed with the beauty of it all, oh how exciting!!

Madelief said...

Your table looks absolutely fabulous Carolyn! What an amazing collection of vintage porcelain you have! Hope your tea will be a great success!

Happy weekend,

Madelief x

Rhondi said...

Hi Carolyn
I just spent a delightful hour, cup of tea in hand reading all of your posts from the summer. Your gardens are so beautiful as always. You have so many lovely teacups too. I'm sure the vintage tea will be a great success. Lucky ladies that get to come!!

Marilyn Miller said...

Love the vintage look that is emerging. A vintage tea party would be a favorite of mine.

Martina said...

i found you via pinterest and i love every single cup or plate.
i would love to have so ♥wow♥-amazing stuff here. thank you soso much for sharing♥♥♥♥♥♥♥